Police here got the surprise of their lives Sunday when they discovered a dead turkey when responding to a break-in at a business establishment.

Officer Paula Hensell was conducting her regular patrol Sunday morning when she spotted the front window of one of the businesses was broken.

Thinking of a possible break-in, Hensell entered the store hoping to catch the burglar, but was surprised to discover a 10-pount turkey lying dead on a table.

Authorities believed the turkey died after hitting the window of the establishment.